What does it mean to be awake?  The Buddha taught that we awaken through a purification of vision– from singular concern for the small self, the body of fear, to a deep care for the world and every single being in it.  According to his profound insight, the world as we experience it is largely a matter of our own projections.  When we look at ourselves, others and the world, we don’t actually see things as they are, but through the lens of our individual hopes, fears and dreams.  We create a version of the world, based on our conditioning and perceive reality through the filter of these projected images and ideas. The Buddha pointed to this error as the root of our suffering, and invites us to practice to be liberated from this fundamental misconception.  Through practice, we open our hearts and minds  to see ourselves, others and the world more clearly. We are open to joy, fulfilled, free from suffering. Let us accept the invitation.